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Grit

#174 CEO & Co-Founder Ginkgo Bioworks, Jason Kelly: Life Finds a Way

Jan 22, 2024
59:42
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CEO and Co-Founder Gingko Bioworks, Jason Kelly discusses the wonder and challenges of bioengineering, the history of biotech, first principles thinking, super-voting shares, and applying AI to DNA engineering.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building great companies requires long-term vision and dedication.
  • Ginkgo Bioworks is making cell engineering more accessible and scalable.

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The Importance of Long-Term Growth

Building truly great and meaningful companies takes time and perseverance. The speaker cites examples like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Amazon, which all faced skepticism and worked in obscurity for years before achieving success. The takeaway is that if a venture seems too easy and quick, it may not be as impactful or important. Long-term vision and dedication are crucial for creating world-class organizations.

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